We hosted Father's Day at our house this year. Nothing fancy, just a Dad friendly meal of hot dogs, chili, chips, baked beans, etc. etc. Kyle found some Baby Back Rib flavored chips, hehe.
Sophia's fever broke on Saturday and she seemed better. However, she was in a bit of a mood Sunday and we aren't sure if it was related. Then today she was in the same mood and so I am thinking either she is still getting over it and feeling down or she is teething. She is clingy, short tempered, and sleeping a lot... although she is fighting to the death to not sleep. I have got to be honest, she was very annoying today. I tried to keep in mind she was clearly not feeling well but it was very hard when she would whine to be held and then whine to get down and play and NOTHING - I repeat - NOTHING helped/worked/solved it. *sigh* I do love her to pieces and I really hope she feels better. It has got to stink to be a baby and have no idea what you want.
Before she got sick, she went swimming in her new blow up pool. I got it specifically because the bottom also blows up so it is super soft and squishy and I can use it on the patio. She had a blast. Or should I say Splash? No, I really shouldn't. Anyway, she also loved watching Kyle and Jack play in the yard. Yes, she is naked. It was just easier and I think she thought it was a super awesome outdoor bath.
(And okay, I had Kyle bring me the baby shampoo and I washed her off in it at the end! I killed two birds with one stone. Win.)
Love,
C
Sophia's fever broke on Saturday and she seemed better. However, she was in a bit of a mood Sunday and we aren't sure if it was related. Then today she was in the same mood and so I am thinking either she is still getting over it and feeling down or she is teething. She is clingy, short tempered, and sleeping a lot... although she is fighting to the death to not sleep. I have got to be honest, she was very annoying today. I tried to keep in mind she was clearly not feeling well but it was very hard when she would whine to be held and then whine to get down and play and NOTHING - I repeat - NOTHING helped/worked/solved it. *sigh* I do love her to pieces and I really hope she feels better. It has got to stink to be a baby and have no idea what you want.
Before she got sick, she went swimming in her new blow up pool. I got it specifically because the bottom also blows up so it is super soft and squishy and I can use it on the patio. She had a blast. Or should I say Splash? No, I really shouldn't. Anyway, she also loved watching Kyle and Jack play in the yard. Yes, she is naked. It was just easier and I think she thought it was a super awesome outdoor bath.
(And okay, I had Kyle bring me the baby shampoo and I washed her off in it at the end! I killed two birds with one stone. Win.)
Love,
C
Sophia, at 7 months.
Under the weather, over the weight, and through the exersaucer.
So for the first time ever -0ther than a cold-, I have a sick baby. It is just a viral sore throat, but ick! Sophia just feels down. I have to admit, she is a pretty easy sick baby. She is just eating less, cuddling more, and sleeping more (although a bit fitfully). And, as always, she prefers Mom. But she does that anyway. Honestly, this isn't a big deal, I just feel bad for her.
In other news, I am dropping weight! YES. I kind of stalled out for awhile even though I kept on trucking. I was getting annoyed when all of a sudden, the lbs just started falling off again. I seem to do that. Lose several pounds. Lose nothing. Then lose several more all at once. Then nothing. Repeat. Annoying, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction!
In other news, I have an adorable baby who enjoys crawling into, over, and under things.
=)
Night, all!
Court
So for the first time ever -0ther than a cold-, I have a sick baby. It is just a viral sore throat, but ick! Sophia just feels down. I have to admit, she is a pretty easy sick baby. She is just eating less, cuddling more, and sleeping more (although a bit fitfully). And, as always, she prefers Mom. But she does that anyway. Honestly, this isn't a big deal, I just feel bad for her.
In other news, I am dropping weight! YES. I kind of stalled out for awhile even though I kept on trucking. I was getting annoyed when all of a sudden, the lbs just started falling off again. I seem to do that. Lose several pounds. Lose nothing. Then lose several more all at once. Then nothing. Repeat. Annoying, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction!
In other news, I have an adorable baby who enjoys crawling into, over, and under things.
=)
Night, all!
Court
You should *probably* go see this tonight or tomorrow...
Showing at the Studio Movie Grill City Center in Houston, Tx on June 8 @ 8:30 or June 9 @ 6:00.
And let me know if you are coming so I can say Hi!!! =)
Love,
Team Hale
Showing at the Studio Movie Grill City Center in Houston, Tx on June 8 @ 8:30 or June 9 @ 6:00.
And let me know if you are coming so I can say Hi!!! =)
Love,
Team Hale
Wow, I am EXHAUSTED. And I should be better and go downstairs to get my camera to add photos to this post, but alas, I am too lazy.
So, for those of you aware of the inner workings of my life, you know that this weekend I took my first in the field film job since having Sophia. This weekend also happened to be the same one that Kyle was leaving to go white water river rafting. So... that meant the Grandma-collective was called in to watch the baby. Now that she crawls, I can't help but feel guilty that she is wearing them out.
Anyway... I did my equipment check on Thursday night:
That is a glimpse of part of my 10 grand worth of tax deductible equipment that I have been building on over the last few years. Note the green screen in the background... that had nothing to do with the wedding I was filming, but I was doing green screen test shots using my daughter as a subject in case we (film crew) need it for next weekend... 48 Hour Film Project. *gulp*
So, anyway... filming the wedding. It went wonderfully. There was no learning curve, I was immediately back in my element, knowing the exact weight of the camera, the best way to hide the wireless mic on the groom, how to peacefully synchronize with the photographer... it was great. My back hurt, I got bit by ants, I was sweaty, but it felt nice. There is something powerful and freeing about wandering around with a fancy camera capturing priceless moments.
Now, on to next weekend, where I and my film friends will be competing in an international film competition. We have done it before. We have won numerous awards. And we still get nervous.
It is so worth it.
Night, all!
Court
So, for those of you aware of the inner workings of my life, you know that this weekend I took my first in the field film job since having Sophia. This weekend also happened to be the same one that Kyle was leaving to go white water river rafting. So... that meant the Grandma-collective was called in to watch the baby. Now that she crawls, I can't help but feel guilty that she is wearing them out.
Anyway... I did my equipment check on Thursday night:
That is a glimpse of part of my 10 grand worth of tax deductible equipment that I have been building on over the last few years. Note the green screen in the background... that had nothing to do with the wedding I was filming, but I was doing green screen test shots using my daughter as a subject in case we (film crew) need it for next weekend... 48 Hour Film Project. *gulp*
So, anyway... filming the wedding. It went wonderfully. There was no learning curve, I was immediately back in my element, knowing the exact weight of the camera, the best way to hide the wireless mic on the groom, how to peacefully synchronize with the photographer... it was great. My back hurt, I got bit by ants, I was sweaty, but it felt nice. There is something powerful and freeing about wandering around with a fancy camera capturing priceless moments.
Now, on to next weekend, where I and my film friends will be competing in an international film competition. We have done it before. We have won numerous awards. And we still get nervous.
It is so worth it.
Night, all!
Court
My parent's are celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow... isn't that amazing? And Kyle's parent's will celebrate their 34 or 35 next week.
Kyle and I will have been together for 11 years this June. Considering how young we were when we first started dating, that is pretty amazing as well. And we still like each other! ;) That picture is from our Rehearsal dinner over 4.5 years ago.
In other news, Sophie started to actually crawl! She only goes a few paces and then pops down onto her belly, but it is a definite crawl. And she seems so thrilled with the whole thing... love it!
Night!
C
